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q 1. Abbotsford House 950 Bank St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Built in 1872 to serve as the private residence for Bytown pioneer Alexander Mutchmor, and was officially recognized as a Designated Heritage Property in 1984. The plaque is located on the outside of the building under the dining room’s bay window. Built of stone and in gothic revival style, it was thought of as “a mansion fair to temp the passing gaze” by the Board of Directors who purchased it in 1889 as a home “to assist those who through age, infirmity and misfortune were unable to help themselves.” Abbotsford House was renovated in 1928 (including the addition of a wing), and again in the mid-70s. It was converted into a Seniors Recreational Drop- in-Centre, and remains an active Leisure and Resource Centre for Adults 55 and older. Three original marble fireplace mantels still adorn the parlour and dining room. The main floor will be available for viewing, and High Tea will be served at modest price in the Abbotsford Dining Room. W, D, P, R, B, OC Transpo 1, 7. q 2. Algonquin Centre of Construction Excellence 1408 Woodroffe Ave. (ACCE Building) Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Built in 2011, this 190,000 square foot contemporary facility was designed to be an inter-professional space that encourages collaboration between all construction and design related programs offered at the college in a single location. The space features: a five-storey biowall made up of living plants that filters the air, built-in sensors located throughout the building to provide real- time and historical building diagnostics via on-site LCD screens, a green roof and much more. Additional parking can be found at 100 Constellation Dr. throughout the weekend event only. W, D, P, B, $P, OC Transpo Routes 95, 118. q 3. All Saints’ Sandy Hill 317 Chapel St. (at Laurier) Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Designed by architect Alfred M. Calderon, All Saints’ was founded by Sir Henry Newell Bate, the “Grocer King”, and first Chairman of the Ottawa Improvement Commission (later the NCC) from 1899 ottawa.ca/doorsopen Explore Ottawa’s unique buildings FREE of charge! to 1917. The exterior of grey, rock-faced Gloucester limestone features perpendicular Gothic windows, buttresses, an ample polygonal apse and a substantial crenulated bell tower. Enjoy the massive hammer-beams of the chancel, the art glass in the great west window, a memorial window to Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden and family who worshipped here, and early 20th century windows made by Ottawa’s Colonial Art Glass Company. Enjoy the unique nine-bell carillon and guided tours of the church and bell tower. P, W, B, S, OC Transpo Route 5. q 4. Andrex House, Heritage Canada Foundation Headquarters 190 Bronson Ave. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A superb example of decorative Queen Anne Revival architecture, the house was built in 1889 for Robert J. Davidson of Davidson Lumber Company as a wedding present for his wife. He hired his best workmen to carve and fit the ornate oak walls, floors and ceilings. Today, it is the headquarters of the Heritage Canada Foundation and the Ottawa Valley chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. W, P, B, S, OC Transpo Route - please visit the OC Transpo website for route information. q 5. Arts Court 2 Daly Ave. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSED Arts Court, the former Carleton County Courthouse, was built in 1870 to replace the first courthouse and jail of 1842 that had burned beyond repair. Designed by architect Robert Surtees, the building boasts a number of Italianate features, including window surrounds, rusticated quoins and tall chimneystacks. The cornerstone includes gold, silver and copper coins and bank tokens of the period. Two years after the new courthouse on Elgin opened in 1986, this limestone building was transferred to the City of Ottawa. Arts Court is now home to more than 25 arts and heritage organizations. Tour the building’s galleries. No photography permitted in galleries. W, D, $P, S, all OC Transpo Routes to the Rideau Centre. q 6. Barry Padolsky Associates Inc. Architects, Mercury Court Building 377 Dalhousie St., Suite 313 Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSED The former home of the Larocque Department Store, this building was originally constructed in 1923 with additions made to the space in 1930 by Werner Ernst Noffke. The space was renovated and expanded from 1989 to 1993 by Barry Padolsky Associates Inc Architects. It is now home to the Architectural Firm by the same name. Some features include a Mercury weathervane from the workshop of W. H. Mullins of Salem, Ohio. The weathervane was rescued from the former Sun Life Building located at Sparks and Bank St, which was significantly altered in 1949. W, D, P, B, $P, OC Transpo Routes 1, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 18. q 7. Billings Estate Artifact Collection - Routhier Community Centre 172 Guigues St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Very few of the artifacts owned by the Billings Estate National Historic Site are on display at any given time. Visitors to the storage facility will have a chance to see items that have never been on exhibit, while also discovering what is required to preserve artifacts for safe keeping. Guided tours by collections staff will begin every 60 minutes on the half hour. Visitors are asked to meet the guide in the lobby of the Routhier Community Centre before they are led to the storage area. Photography is allowed but flashes are not permitted. W, D, P, S, OC Transpo Routes 1, 9. q 8. Billings Estate National Historic Site 2100 Cabot St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Billings Estate was built from 1827 to 1829 by Braddish Billings, the first settler in Gloucester. It was home to five generations of the Billings family. Visitors to the oldest wood-frame house in Ottawa will have the chance to tour the house from basement to attic, observing architectural details while exploring how the space has evolved over 180 years. Serenity Renewal for Families will be hosting a community picnic on Sunday afternoon. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Transit Station Pleasant Park. q 9. Blackburn Building 223 Somerset St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Built by Henry Blackburn and completed in 1936, the Blackburn is unique in its French Deco style. Designed by local Architect Lucien Leblanc, this decorative site features a five storey atrium, and wrap-around balconies. These are rare features for Canadian architecture of the period but commonly found in Europe or South America as the style maximizes natural light in the space. Historically built as a suite, fully furnished building for visiting dignitaries and politicians. $P, S, OC Transpo Route - Please visit OC Transpo website for routes. Key to facilities W = Public washrooms D = Disabled access P = Free parking nearby B = Bike parking $P = Metered/paid parking nearby R = Refreshments/snacks for sale S = On shuttle route NEW

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Page 1: Doors Open Ottawa 2013

q 1. Abbotsford House 950 Bank St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Built in 1872 to serve as the private residence for Bytown pioneer Alexander Mutchmor, and was officially recognized as a Designated Heritage Property in 1984. The plaque is located on the outside of the building under the dining room’s bay window. Built of stone and in gothic revival style, it was thought of as “a mansion fair to temp the passing gaze” by the Board of Directors who purchased it in 1889 as a home “to assist those who through age, infirmity and misfortune were unable to help themselves.” Abbotsford House was renovated in 1928 (including the addition of a wing), and again in the mid-70s. It was converted into a Seniors Recreational Drop-in-Centre, and remains an active Leisure and Resource Centre for Adults 55 and older. Three original marble fireplace mantels still adorn the parlour and dining room. The main floor will be available for viewing, and High Tea will be served at modest price in the Abbotsford Dining Room. W, D, P, R, B, OC Transpo 1, 7.

q 2. Algonquin Centre of Construction Excellence 1408 Woodroffe Ave. (ACCE Building) Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Built in 2011, this 190,000 square foot contemporary facility was designed to be an inter-professional space that encourages collaboration between all construction and design related programs offered at the college in a single location. The space features: a five-storey biowall made up of living plants that filters the air, built-in sensors located throughout the building to provide real-time and historical building diagnostics via on-site LCD screens, a green roof and much more. Additional parking can be found at 100 Constellation Dr. throughout the weekend event only. W, D, P, B, $P, OC Transpo Routes 95, 118.

q3. All Saints’ Sandy Hill 317 Chapel St. (at Laurier) Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Designed by architect Alfred M. Calderon, All Saints’ was founded by Sir Henry Newell Bate, the “Grocer King”, and first Chairman of the Ottawa Improvement Commission (later the NCC) from 1899

ottawa.ca/doorsopen

Explore Ottawa’s unique buildings FREE of charge!

to 1917. The exterior of grey, rock-faced Gloucester limestone features perpendicular Gothic windows, buttresses, an ample polygonal apse and a substantial crenulated bell tower. Enjoy the massive hammer-beams of the chancel, the art glass in the great west window, a memorial window to Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden and family who worshipped here, and early 20th century windows made by Ottawa’s Colonial Art Glass Company. Enjoy the unique nine-bell carillon and guided tours of the church and bell tower. P, W, B, S, OC Transpo Route 5.

q 4. Andrex House, Heritage Canada Foundation Headquarters 190 Bronson Ave. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A superb example of decorative Queen Anne Revival architecture, the house was built in 1889 for Robert J. Davidson of Davidson Lumber Company as a wedding present for his wife. He hired his best workmen to carve and fit the ornate oak walls, floors and ceilings. Today, it is the headquarters of the Heritage Canada Foundation and the Ottawa Valley chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society. W, P, B, S, OC Transpo Route - please visit the OC Transpo website for route information.

q5. Arts Court 2 Daly Ave. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDArts Court, the former Carleton County Courthouse, was built in 1870 to replace the first courthouse and jail of 1842 that had burned beyond repair. Designed by architect Robert Surtees, the building boasts a number of Italianate features, including window surrounds, rusticated quoins and tall chimneystacks. The cornerstone includes gold, silver and copper coins and bank tokens of the period. Two years after the new courthouse on Elgin opened in 1986, this limestone building was transferred to the City of Ottawa. Arts Court is now home to more than 25 arts and heritage organizations. Tour the building’s galleries. No photography permitted in galleries. W, D, $P, S, all OC Transpo Routes to the Rideau Centre.

q6. Barry Padolsky Associates Inc. Architects, Mercury Court Building 377 Dalhousie St., Suite 313 Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDThe former home of the Larocque Department Store, this building was originally constructed in 1923 with additions made to the space in 1930 by Werner Ernst Noffke. The space was renovated and expanded from 1989 to 1993 by Barry Padolsky Associates Inc Architects. It is now home to the Architectural Firm by the same name. Some features include a Mercury weathervane from the workshop of W. H. Mullins of Salem, Ohio. The weathervane was rescued from the former Sun Life Building located at Sparks and Bank St, which was significantly altered in 1949. W, D, P, B, $P, OC Transpo Routes 1, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 18.

q7. Billings Estate Artifact Collection - Routhier Community Centre 172 Guigues St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Very few of the artifacts owned by the Billings Estate National Historic Site are on display at any given time. Visitors to the storage facility will have a chance to see items that have never been on exhibit, while also discovering what is required to preserve artifacts for safe keeping. Guided tours by collections staff will begin every 60 minutes on the half hour. Visitors are asked to meet the guide in the lobby of the Routhier Community Centre before they are led to the storage area. Photography is allowed but flashes are not permitted. W, D, P, S, OC Transpo Routes 1, 9.

q8. Billings Estate National Historic Site 2100 Cabot St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The Billings Estate was built from 1827 to 1829 by Braddish Billings, the first settler in Gloucester. It was home to five generations of the Billings family. Visitors to the oldest wood-frame house in Ottawa will have the chance to tour the house from basement to attic, observing architectural details while exploring how the space has evolved over 180 years. Serenity Renewal for Families will be hosting a community picnic on Sunday afternoon. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Transit Station Pleasant Park.

q9. Blackburn Building 223 Somerset St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Built by Henry Blackburn and completed in 1936, the Blackburn is unique in its French Deco style. Designed by local Architect Lucien Leblanc, this decorative site features a five storey atrium, and wrap-around balconies. These are rare features for Canadian architecture of the period but commonly found in Europe or South America as the style maximizes natural light in the space. Historically built as a suite, fully furnished building for visiting dignitaries and politicians. $P, S, OC Transpo Route - Please visit OC Transpo website for routes.

Key to facilities

W = Public washrooms

D = Disabled access

P = Free parking nearby

B = Bike parking

$P = Metered/paid parking nearby

R = Refreshments/snacks for sale

S = On shuttle route

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q10. Blessed Sacrament NEW Church 194 Fourth Ave. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Church is a Catholic Parish in the Glebe celebrating its 100th anniversary. The church, built in 1932, had a distinctly different character from then existing Ottawa Catholic churches. The architects were J. Gibb Morton and Arthur Martin. The massive low altar with its Greek monogram, the choirs adjoining the sanctuary and the unobstructed high interior all recall the churches of the Roman Empire of the fifth century. The stained glass windows are a significant feature. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Route - please visit the OC Transpo website for route information.

q 11. Bridgehead Roastery NEW 130 Anderson St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.A building with this much character serves as the perfect backdrop to the local company’s fair trade and organic coffee roasting operation. Built in the 1920s by Bell as a carriage stable, Bridgehead has restored the beauty of this original structure to use as the Roastery that supplies coffee for all 15 of its locations in Ottawa. The building is also home to a stunning coffeehouse where customers can enjoy a latte while experiencing the full roasting operations. Notice the original triple red-brick construction, concrete wood double peaked roof and industrial steel girder supports. Main level will be accessible. W, D, B, $P, S, OC Transpo Route 2, 14, 16, 85.

q12. Britannia Yacht Club 2777 Cassels St., North Side of Tennis Courts at the end of Cassels Street Sat. CLOSED / Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Established in 1887 the Britannia Yacht Club was built from an old saw mill. Club members have won many championships and one Olympic gold medal. The newly renovated club boasts the beautiful Dragon Lounge where visitors can see a unique bar fashioned out of a dragon sail boat. Visitors will notice a large stone tower that is part of the original structure. Despite additions the clubhouse retains its historic appearance. The Club offers one of the best views of the Ottawa River and is enjoyed by members all year round. W, D, P, R, B, OC Transpo Route 16 Britannia.

q13. Bruyère Continuing Care - NEW Bruyère Hospital 43 Bruyère St. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDBuilt in 1845, the Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital is one of Ontario’s first hospitals, and is home to many traditions and a very rich history. And while the architecture is old - some of the innovations inside are quite modern. This tour will highlight some of the Mother Bruyère history while highlighting the unprecedented Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. This study, the first of its kind in Canada, follows 50,000 men and women between the ages of 45 and 85 as they age. This tour will highlight the many different interactive research components and showcase modern technology in a building which is 168 years old. W, D, P, $P, S, OC Transpo Route - please visit the OC Transpo website for route information.

q14. Canada Science and Technology Museum 1867 St. Laurent Blvd. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.A rare treat! You’re invited to explore the treasures of Canada’s scientific and technological heritage in the Museum’s storage facilities. Take a guided tour of the transportation collection or the general collection, where you will see some of the Museum’s 45,500 objects, such as the illustrious Royal Tour Cars used during the 1939 royal visit, an iron lung once used at the Ottawa Civic Hospital (ca. 1950), a Genie missile (1957–1962), and a recently acquired collection of new technologies. Photography allowed. Space is limited. Register on site on tour date. (Admission to Museum is extra.) W, D, R, B, $P, OC Transpo Route 86 Elmvale/Lincoln Fields, 114 Greenboro/Hurdman, 112 Elmvale/Billings Bridge.

q15. Canadian Conservation Institute 1030 Innes Rd. (corner of Innes & St. Laurent) Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSED Discover the fascinating world of cultural heritage conservation! Learn how artifacts and works of art are conserved, and how science and technology are applied to the preservation of cultural heritage. The Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI), created in 1972, supports Canadian museums, art galleries, archives, libraries, and historic sites in preserving Canada’s heritage collections so they can be accessed by current and future generations. CCI is a Special Operating Agency within the Department of Canadian Heritage. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Route - Please visit OC Transpo website for routes.

q16. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind - National Training Centre 4120 Rideau Valley Dr. N., Manotick Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDEstablished in 1984, Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind provides professionally trained guide dogs for visually impaired Canadians from coast to coast, and assistance dogs for individuals with mobility-related disabilities in the Ottawa area. Join us as we offer an inside view of the organization with tours of the kennels and residence buildings, a video presentation, and training demonstrations. The current location of the National Training Centre in Manotick opened in 1988. The organization has trained more than 700 working guide dog teams.W, D, P.

q17. Canadian Space Services Ltd. 2336 Craig’s Side Road, Carp Sat. CLOSED / Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.In 1960, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) and the Canadian Department of National Defence built this satellite communications (SATCOM) station at 2336 Craig’s Side Road in Carp. It supports a 68-foot diameter metal space frame radar dome (radome) on its roof, which provides environmental protection for the 50-foot diameter SATCOM antenna it houses. The antenna provided satellite communications between all NATO countries until 1999 when NATO and DND decommissioned the site. In 1999, it was purchased by Canadian Space Services to serve as its corporate headquarters. W, D, P, R, B.

q 18. CanmetENERGY, Natural Resources Canada 1 Haanel Dr. Sat.10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDDiscover the exciting research taking place at Canada’s most diverse clean energy science and technology facility. Learn how clean coal technology works, witness a rock press and a coal push, discover how you can combine heat and power to be more energy efficient, view the power of renewable energy, and find out more about how research scientists are developing methods of reducing CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions. No photography or video taking is allowed on the complex and there will be restricted access to certain areas and buildings. Visitors must wear closed toed shoes and children must be accompanied by an adult. W, P, B, OC Transpo Route 118.

q19. Carleton Masonic Lodge 3704 Carp Rd. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDA turn of the century (1900’s) Church building, the lodge’s interior is decorated with beautiful oak furniture that was originally located in a Military Masonic Lodge in France during the first world war. The space is accentuated by the original stained glass windows. The building has been the Masonic Lodge in the Village of Carp since 1925, although the lodge history dates back to 1904. The original Masonic lodge was destroyed by fire in 1920. Many of the founding fathers of West Carleton have been members of the Lodge. W, P.

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q20. Carleton Memorial NEW United Church 740 Melfa Cres. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSED The church was founded by Second World War veterans in memory of their fallen comrades and the congregation was inaugurated in 1950. There are 15 beautifully designed stained glass window panels in the sanctuary almost entirely hand crafted by Brian Eagle of Northern Art Glass, Ottawa. The Doors Open Ottawa tour will consist of a tour of the church building and its grounds, including significant stories behind the stained glass windows. The building offers disabled access, plenty of free parking, a bike rack, and easy access for OC Transpo users. Light refreshments and nut-free snacks will be served. W, D, P, R, B, OC Transpo Route 111.

q21. Carp Exhibit Hall 3790 Carp Rd.Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSED This red-painted frame building with white trim remains a focal point in Carp to this day. It stands as one of the few remaining octagonal fairground buildings once so popular in Ontario, and continues to function as the main fairground hall for the Carp Fair, and the popular Carp Farmers’ Market. W, D, P, R, B.

q22. C.D. Howe 235 Queen St.Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Public Works and Government Services plays a leading role in sustainable development. This commitment was taken to new heights by greening the rooftop of the C.D. Howe Building in downtown Ottawa. The roof atop 240 Sparks Street now grows indigenous flowers, grasses and shrubs, and manages to achieve that delicate harmony between urban and environmental needs. More than 30 per cent of the roof is landscaped and another 30 per cent uses green roof technology. The new green roof not only addresses a wide range of environmental concerns, including energy conservation, storm water management, biodiversity and air quality, but also provides the occupants new landscaped tranquil outdoor spaces and even a wildlife refuge. W, D, P, B, S, OC Transpo Route - Bank & Queen.

q23. Christ Church Cathedral 420 Sparks St. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDIn 1870, King Arnoldi designed an English Gothic style church on the bluffs at the western end of Wellington Street. The site was donated by Nicholas Sparks in 1832. The East Window is dedicated to the members of the Sparks Family. To mark its 50th Anniversary in 1932, an enlarged chancel was designed by A.J. Hazekgrove. The Reredos was carved by the Rowley Family. A stained-glass Memorial West Window, designed and installed by Christopher Wallis in 1982 includes depictions of the Cathedral’s history, early French and English explorers in Bytown, and even an ANIK-B satellite. Columbarium open. W, D, P, B, S, OC Transpo Route - Two blocks north from Bronson & Slater.

q24. Church of St. Barnabas Apostle & Martyr 70 James St. (at Kent St.) Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Designed by architect Colin M. Drewitt, the church opened in 1931 and is a combination of two great styles of architecture, Byzantine and Romanesque. St. Barnabas has been an Anglo-Catholic parish in the Anglican Communion since its inception in 1889. Highlights to look for include the roof beam, the tryptich above the high altar, the Lady Chapel, the shrines of Our Lady and of St. Barnabas, the baptistry, the Nativity painting by Norbert Chapdelaine, the Stations of the Cross and the various stained glass windows. Our beautifully restored 1897 Casavant organ will also leave you in awe. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Route - Please visit OC Transpo website for routes.

q25. City of Ottawa Archives, Rideau Branch 6581 Fourth Line Rd., North Gower Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Rideau Archives is located in the Town Hall of the former Township of North Gower. Built in 1876, the building was restored in the 1980s and opened as the Rideau Township Archives in 1990, with a treasure trove of material from an area rich in history. The one-storey, brick-faced building is a good example of a modest town hall with fine proportions, careful detailing, and a cupola. The current archives photo displays highlight the history of fraternal organizations, such as the Masonic lodges, of Rideau. W, D, P, B.

q26. CKCU FM Radio Carleton University Centre, 5th Floor, Lot P2, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Dr. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDCKCU is Canada’s oldest campus community radio station, broadcasting live 24 hours a day to a 100 km radius on FM 93.1 and around the world on ckcufm.com. Since 1975, CKCU has been a pioneer in community broadcasting, providing a voice for the many individuals and groups not served by commercial, mainstream media. With over 100 different shows each week, including multicultural programs in 14 languages, CKCU offers something for everyone. Volunteers from the campus and community are responsible for programming and hosting all shows. Come in and enjoy non-stop tours of the station and hands-on sound-editing workshops. W, D, R, B, $P, OC Transpo Routes 111, 7, 4.

q27. Commissariat Building (Bytown Museum) 1 Canal Lane Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Explore Ottawa’s oldest stone building and three floors of exhibitions to discover where Ottawa began. A fine example of Georgian design, the Commissariat was commissioned by the British military in 1827 as a storehouse for supplies used to build the Rideau Canal. Many original features of this utilitarian building are visible, including the stone vault. It remained a government storehouse until 1951 when it became the Bytown Museum. Free architectural tours featuring the building’s history: 11 am, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. in English; at 12 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. in French. W, R, B, S, OC Transpo Routes - please visit OC Transpo website.

q28. Connaught Building 555 MacKenzie Ave. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Built in the style of Modified Norman and designed by David Ewart, Connaught was opened in 1915 and named after the Duke of Connaught, third son of Queen Victoria and Governor General of Canada 1911-16. Designated as a “Classified” federal heritage building, primarily for its architectural significance, the structure is considered to be the “Crown Jewel” of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) the occupant of the building. The Minister and Commissioner of the CRA have offices in the building. Due to security and operational considerations, access is limited to the MacKenzie Street lobby area. W, D, B, $P, S, OC Transpo Route - Please visit OC Transpo website for routes.

q29. Cumberland Heritage Village Museum Artifact Collection - Fire Station #55 1700 Blair Rd., North Side Entrance in parking lot Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum has a collection of over 20,000 artifacts, many of which have never been on display. Visitors will have an opportunity to view ceramic, textile and agricultural equipment treasures and learn how objects in the collection are cared for. Guided tours by collections staff will begin every 60 minutes on the half hour. Visitors are asked to meet the guide at the front entrance of the facility before they are led to the storage area. Photography allowed but electronic flash is not permitted. W, P, OC Transpo Routes 94, 121, 126.

q30. Cumberland Heritage Village Museum 2940 Old Montreal Rd. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This charming museum depicts rural life in a village setting during the 1920s and 1930s. Join a guided tour as it explores the many fascinating architectural features, construction methods, and designs of some of our most interesting buildings. Also, observe some traditional trades that ushered in industrialization. Take a fun ride on the tractor-pulled wagon and meet our farm animals. W, D, P.

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q31. Diane A. Gagné Financial Services 5 Blackburn Ave. Sat. CLOSED / Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Constructed in 1905, this is a fine example of the type of home built in Sandy Hill as it developed into an upper-class residential area. The building was home to First World War aviator Billy Bishop, used as office space for the Italian Embassy and was the national headquarters of the Victorian Order of Nurses. The Queen Anne Revival style attributes include the steep, cross-gambrel roof, decorative brickwork, classically inspired porches, use of a variety of materials including slate, stone, brick, and corbelled chimneys. P, S, OC Transpo Route – please visit OC Transpo website.

q32. Dickinson House 1127 Mill St., Manotick Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Built in 1867, Dickinson House was the first major building in the new Village of Manotick. It first served as a general store, bank, post office, and telegraph office. From 1870 to 1972, the house was the residence of the Dickinson, Spratt, and Watson families; the owner/operators of the grist mill now known as Watson’s Mill. The house is furnished with period-appropriate furniture to give visitors an interpretation of what the space was like when the Dickinson family was in residence. Costumed volunteers will guide visitors through the rooms. Photography is welcomed. Access to the cellar is not permitted for safety concerns. D, P.

q33. Diefenbunker, Canada’s Cold War Museum 3911 Carp Rd. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This 100,000 square foot underground bunker was built during the Cold War to house key members of the military and government in the event of a nuclear attack on Ottawa. Located “evacuation distance” from downtown, the bunker provides a glimpse into Canada’s role in the Cold War. Don’t miss the War Cabinet, Medical Centre and the Vault, and be sure to catch the amateur radio club in action. First come, first served. Guided tours every 15 minutes with limited space. Food and merchandise available, cash only. W, D, P, R, B.

q34. Dominican University College/Saint-Jean-Baptiste Priory 96 Empress Ave. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m / Sun. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.The college opened in 1899 as a Dominican convent and house of studies. Today the building houses the Dominican Monastery and the college, which offers undergraduate and graduate studies in philosophy and theology. The church has served St-Jean-Baptiste Parish since its foundation. The college has received some of the most important figures of philosophy and theology for conferences and courses. Note the arched ceilings, stained glass in the church and library, and the Casavant organ. No access to residential area. An exposition of rare books on display in the library. Sunday service at 11 a.m. W, D, P, B, S, OC Transpo Route 2, 4, 95, 97.

q35. Dunrobin United Church 2701 Dunrobin Rd. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In 1878 a tiny clapboard Methodist church was built in South March on the north side of the intersection of Highway 17 and Constance Bay Road. Many of its members soon relocated to Dunrobin where farm land was better. They hired Henry Holbrook to dismantle the church and rebuild it in its present location. This quaint little building, with its pointed arch windows, has been a house of worship for 135 years. P.

q36. Embassy of Algeria, Fleck Paterson House 500 Wilbrod St. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDBuilt between 1901 and 1903 by Ottawa lumber baron J.R. Booth for his daughter Gertrude and her husband Andrew Fleck, the estate was designed by John W.H. Watts, who also designed Booth’s House. The house remained the private residence of Gertrude Fleck until her death in 1940. It was then purchased by Senator Norman Paterson who lived in it until his death in 1983. The house was bought by the Algerian Embassy in 2002 and is now used as a Chancery. W, P, B, S, OC Transpo Route 5, 12.

q37. Embassy of the Republic of Angola in Canada 189 Laurier Ave. E. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Formerly known as “Panet House,” the structure was built by Colonel Charles-Eugène Panet, Deputy Minister of Militia and Defence, in 1876. In 1915, the building was acquired by another owner who added a third storey by replacing the roof with bedroom suites and converting the building into apartments. In 1986, the house became part of the King Edward Avenue Heritage Conservation District. The building is now the Embassy of Angola. W, P, R, B, S, OC Transpo Route - Laurier Ave/King Edward St.

q38. Embassy of the Republic of Armenia 7 Delaware Ave. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Built in 1907 in a beautiful Spanish Colonial Revival style, the mansion was renovated in 1917 and 1922 by Werner Ernst Noffke (1878-1964), one of Ottawa’s most prolific architects. The artistic and craftsmanship merits of the mansion include smooth stucco walls, arched doorways, leaded-glass windows, elaborate plaster ceiling decoration and stunning mantel pieces. Touches of Armenian heritage can be found throughout, such as the engraving of Mount Ararat in the top left corner of the building, and the beautiful “Immortal Armenia” sculpture found on the front lawn. The mansion was a private property until 1948, after which it served as the headquarters of The Royal Canadian Air Force Division. The Hungarian Embassy took possession from 1965 to 1995, and since then the building has served as the Armenian Embassy in Canada. Access to ground level only. W. Spanish Colonial Revival. A, G. Washrooms available, OC Transpo Route - please visit the OC Transpo website for route information.

q39. Embassy of the Republic of Croatia 229 Chapel St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Known as Toller House, the embassy was built in the Domestic Gothic Revival style by Henry Horsey and J. Sheard, architects in 1875. The building was home to many dignitaries over the years, including Frederic Toller, Auditor General of the Dominion’s Currency in the 1880s. In 1999, it opened as the Embassy of Croatia after an award-winning restoration was completed. Guided tours. Access to ground level only. Photo exhibition: Marko Vrdoljak “Amazing Croatia.” Sculpture exhibition: Anna Frlan “Interbellum.” W, $P, S, OC Transpo 7, 12, 14.

q40. Embassy of the United States of America 490 Sussex Dr. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDReflecting the close relationship of friendly neighbors, architect David Childs designed the United States Embassy building, completed in 1999, to harmonize with Ottawa’s urban design contexts on the embassy’s four sides: the Byward Market to the East; the Peacekeeping Monument and National Gallery to the North; the Federal district and Major’s Hill Park to the west; and the York Steps to the south. The embassy’s interior, showcasing the art of 59 artists from the United States, is organized as two bars of office space, joined by an atrium in the center. Guided tours; no electronics allowed; pre-registration required at canada.usembassy.gov. W, D, S, OC Transpo Route - ByWard Market, near Rideau Centre and MacKenzie King stops.

q41. Enriched Bread Artists of Ottawa 951 Gladstone Ave., Front entrance - floors1and2 Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The Enriched Bread Artists celebrated their 20th Anniversary at 951 Gladstone in 2012. This year, during Doors Open, EBA is hosting a special exhibition, Dutch Settlement, organized by Quartair artists, who operate a similar studio in The Hague, Netherlands. Cecil Morrison built the Standard Bread Factory in 1924. Morrison

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proudly adorned his building with the Latin proverb: Audaces Fortuna Juvat, meaning Fortune Favors the Bold. The plaque is still there, on the outer brick wall. The building’s past as a place to produce bread and its present as a place to produce art is of interest. Art, like bread, sustains society. W, P, S, OC Transpo Route 14.

q42.Fairfields 3080 Richmond Rd., entrance: front doors facing Richmond Rd. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Fairfields Heritage Property was built in the 1840s and was once the home to the prominent Bell family of Nepean until the year 2000. The heritage home sits on 1.84 acres of the original family’s extensive farm. After the devastating fire in 1870, the residence was rebuilt as it is seen today, in the Gothic Revival style. Learn more about the fascinating history of the Bell family as you partake in guided tours, Victorian themed garden games and light refreshments. Programming for Fairfields is provided by Nepean Museum. W, P, R, OC Transpo Route 97, 2.

q43. First Baptist Church, Ottawa 140 Laurier Ave. W. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDDesigned by James Mather in the Gothic Revival style, the cornerstone of the church was laid on July 26, 1877 by then Prime Minister Alexander Mackenzie, who was a regular worshipper. Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, was also a regular worshipper. The church was designated as a civic historic building in 1985. The Sanctuary features a number of interesting stained glass windows - one with an Ottawa Valley theme. W, D, $P, S, OC Transpo Routes 5, 14, 16, 85, 86, 87, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98.

q44. First Church of Christ, Scientist 288 Metcalfe St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Constructed in 1913, the First Church of Christ, Scientist, engaged Ottawa architect J.P. MacLaren to design a building in the Classic Italian style. This handsome Ohio sandstone building, with Corinthian columns, pediments, recessed doorway and temple plan was MacLaren’s response to these instructions. It features a spacious auditorium that is still used in religious services, and a three-manual Casavant pipe organ. Service on Sunday at 10 a.m. No photography during service. Organ concerts on Saturday at 11:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 2 p.m. and on Sunday at 12:45 p.m. and 2 p.m. Mervyn Games, Organist. W, D, P, OC Transpo Route 5, 6, 14 (a block away).

q45. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada headquarters 125 Sussex Dr. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDOpened in 1973, the Lester B. Pearson Building, headquarters of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT), is one of Ottawa’s iconic buildings. Designed by Brian Brooks as a modernist take on the sphinx of ancient Egypt, the building has been the setting for important international meetings and historic federal-provincial conferences. Come see the Nobel Peace Prize citation and medal awarded to the building’s namesake. Learn about

the many services the department offers to the public, including the new ePassport. And take in several exhibits and art marking Canada’s term as chair of the Arctic Council. W, D, P, B, $P, S, OC Transpo route 9.

q46. Gloucester Artifact Collection – Leitrim Complex 4550 Bank St., (entrance: off Leitrim Road) Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The Gloucester artifact collection represents the social, agricultural, and industrial history of Gloucester since 1812. Visitors to the storage facility will be able to view the nearly 4,000 artifacts that represent Gloucester heritage. Guided tours by collections staff will begin every 60 minutes on the half hour. Visitors are asked to meet the guide in the Grace Johnston History Room before being led into the storage area. Photography allowed but electronic flash is not permitted. W, D, P, OC Transpo Route 144.

q47.Gloucester Historical Society 4550 Bank St., Lower Level off of Leitrim Rd. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Located in the lower level of the former Gloucester Township Hall and built in 1962, the Society’s office includes the Grace Johnston History Room and access to a variety of books and other interesting materials related to local history. City museum staff will be available for tours of the Gloucester Museum artifacts stored in the same building. The neighbouring historic St. James church will also be open. W, D, P, OC Transpo Route 144.

q 48.Gordon Harrison Gallery 495 Sussex Dr. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This heritage building owned by the National Capital Commission (NCC) has housed the gallery since 2010. Built sometime between 1846 and 1870, the structure was considered modern commercial architecture. The space first served as a hotel, which eventually was converted into a women’s residence. Subsequently, for many years it was a primary school, operated by the sisters of Jeanne d ‘Arc Institute. In the late 1990s, the NCC took possession in order to preserve the heritage of the structure. NCC kept the outer shell of the building and renovated its interior making it the ideal mix of modern commercial space and residential heritage building. W, D, P, R, B, $P, S, OC Transpo Route - please visit OC Transpo website.

q49.Goulbourn Museum 2064 Huntley Rd. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The Goulbourn Museum and History Centre are housed in the 1872 Goulbourn Town Hall and adjacent 1961 Clerk’s Building. Originally a wooden structure, the Museum’s exterior was clad in cement bricks around 1930. The interior maintains its charm with tongue & groove walls and ceiling. Exhibitions include The Village Store and The 100th Regiment of Foot. Children can try on pioneer clothing, barter for goods or enlist in the British military. Visitors are encouraged to explore the museum unaccompanied or with a guide. Our curator will give guided tours of our collections storage area, which is usually closed to the public. W, D, P.

q50. Government Conference Centre 2 Rideau St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Government Conference Centre opened its doors on June 1, 1912 by the Grand Trunk Railroad and served as Ottawa’s Union Station until July 1966. The space was modelled in the Beaux-Arts style, a neoclassical architectural style that evoked Imperial Rome. Impressive features include the spacious foyer and grand staircase, an underground tunnel to the Château Laurier (which will be open for this weekend), and the platform concourse from Besserer Street. You are invited to celebrate this historical building with us on June 1 and 2, 2013. W, D, B, S, OC Transpo Route - Please visit OC Transpo website for routes.

q51. Greek Orthodox Church “Dormition of the Virgin Mary” 1315 Prince of Wales Dr. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This Church is a fine example of Neo-Byzantine style with a domed structure and many other highlights such as hand-painted Byzantine icons on walls and inside the domed ceiling, a carved wood “Iconostasion” wall of icons in front of the Altar and mosaic tiles. The building was designed by the late Konstantinos Zourdoumis (architect); built in 1975. Photography is permitted. Observe a church service on Sunday, June 2nd the Divine Liturgy (Mass) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. W, D, P, OC Transpo Route 111, 118.

q52. Heritage Building, Ottawa City Hall 110 Laurier Ave. W. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Designed by R.W. Strickland and Kivas Tully, the Heritage Building has delighted generations with its high Victorian design. Ceasing to be the teachers’ college in 1978, it was later purchased by the regional government, which built the office complex to the rear. After municipal amalgamation, the building became Ottawa City Hall. The Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame, showcasing Ottawa sports legends, is now permanently housed on the first floor of the building. The Mayor’s Office is located in the historic part of the building, overlooking Elgin Street. Tea and coffee hosted by Mayor Jim Watson on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon only. W, D, B, $P, S, OC Transpo Routes 5, 6, 14.

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q53. Hindu Temple of Ottawa- Carleton Inc. 4835 Bank St. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSED A religious, non-profit, charitable organization, the temple is a centre of learning for Vedanta, the Hindu philosophy. Designed according to specific religious architectural traditions, the temple stands as a monument to Hindu heritage in Ottawa. It is home to many deities and shrines made of granite, marble and bronze, all sculpted in India. The temple has nine shrines in the Mahamandap. Deities in these shrines are personified forms of different aspects of God. Also enshrined are the Holy Scripture Veda and the Epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. There is a Yagnashala and an assembly hall, Gita Bhavan, for the solemnization of Samskars such as Upanayana and Vivaha (wedding), and for discourses of visiting Hindu scholars and saints. Please remove shoes upon entering. Photography of shrines is not permitted. W, D, P, OC Transpo Route – please visit OC Transpo website.

q54. Hydro Ottawa, Chaudière Falls No. 2 Generating Station Mill St., Amelia Island Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Built by industrialist E.H. Bronson in 1891 during the lumber boom, the Chaudière No. 2 Generating Station is believed to be the oldest operating hydroelectric generator in Canada. The generators and turbines were completely refurbished in 2001 and a fourth generator was added increasing total output by 65 per cent. Despite being automated and controlled remotely, all of the original equipment has been preserved and looks exactly as it did a century ago. Guided tours (only) departing every 20 minutes. Spaces are limited to 360 visitors per day. Some advance time stamped tickets will be available each morning. Visitors must wear closed toed shoes and children must be accompanied by an adult. W, P.

q55. James Bartleman Centre, City of Ottawa Central Archives and Ottawa Public Library Materials Centre 100 Tallwood Dr. Sat. CLOSED / Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Designed by Shoalts and Zaback Architects, and Barry J. Hobin and Associates Architects, as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) building featuring a variety

of energy-saving technologies and renewable resources. The Archives consists of a public reference room, exhibition gallery, conservation laboratory, and state-of-the-art vaults. The Library Materials Centre is the hub for delivering materials to all 33 branches and the Bookmobile. The Automated Materials Handling System helps sort the library materials to ensure they are delivered to the right location. Tours and activities for all ages. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Routes 94, 95, 86B, 111, 156, and 172.

q56. Jockvale Heritage Building 3131 Jockvale Rd. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDFormerly a school house, the Jockvale Heritage building is now home to the SNMC members until its new mosque at 3020 Woodroffe Avenue is complete. The two-storey building was built around 1861. Visitors will be required to take off their shoes in some areas. W, P, R, B, OC Transpo Route – please visit OC Transpo website.

q57. Joyful Land Buddhist Centre 879 Somerset St. W. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The focal point for the Ottawa community of the modern tradition of Mahayana Buddhism called New Kadampa Tradition. It sits at the cross-roads of Chinatown and Little Italy. The heart of the building is a beautiful shrine where marvelous Buddha statues can be admired. This inspiring space is where meditation programs are offered, helping people to develop inner peace and good hearts. The bookshop offers an extensive selection of books, ritual implements and artwork. Visitors will see a thriving Buddhist centre and learn about the various meditation classes offered. W, P, R, $P, S, OC Transpo Routes 2, 85.

q58. Kitchissippi United NEW Church 630 Island Park Dr. Sat. 10 a.m to 4 p.m. / Sun. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Long before the Queensway, there was the Kingsway. Kingsway United Church took its name from a stop on the railway tracks that bisected Island Park Drive where the major highway now stands. In 1939, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth made a stop at this very location, as part of their visit to Canada. It has since been renamed Kitchissippi United Church in 2008. Visitors will appreciate the colourful and intricate glass windows in the narthex, sanctuary and chapel and music enthusiasts will enjoy the sound of our beautiful Casavant Pipe Organ. Today, Kitchissippi United Church is a vibrant, growing community. The building is fully accessible; organ demonstrations and musical entertainment provided throughout Saturday. Bouncy castle and face painting for young visitors. Regular Sunday Service 10 a.m. W, D, P, R, B, OC Transpo Route 85, 176.

q59. Knox Presbyterian Church 120 Lisgar St. Sat. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. / Sun. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Knox Church is the second oldest Presbyterian congregation in Ottawa. The current building has occupied its present location since 1932 but its history stretches back more than a century and a half. The current building, designed by architect Henry Sproatt, was opened for worship in 1932. The exterior is distinguished by a

square tower and walls of local Nepean fieldstone. The interior of the church features tall windows, pointed arches, and colonnades. The stones were imported from quarries in France and Italy. A stained glass window was installed in the chancel in 1955 and another over the balcony in 1977. W, D, P, B, $P, S, OC Transpo Route - Weekends, routes 5 and 14 service Elgin St with stops at Lisgar.

q60. Laurentian Leadership Centre 252 Metcalfe St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.This spectacular example of the Queen Anne Revival style was built in 1909 for John R. Booth, Ottawa’s wealthiest lumber baron. Architect John W.H. Watts designed this asymmetric, three-storey red brick building with a square tower, shaped gables on the south and east facades, dormers and bay windows with a wealth of detail. The interior boasts hand-carved woodwork, stencilled ceiling, tapestry wallpaper, and original sterling silver and stained-glass light fixtures. Previously owned by the Laurentian Club, this building serves as the Ottawa campus for the Laurentian Leadership Centre of Trinity Western University, now in its 11th year. Access to main floor only. Photography allowed. W, D, P, S, OC Tranpo Route - please visit OC Transpo website.

q61. Laurier House National Historic Site 335 Laurier Ave. E. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.A cornerstone in Canadian architecture history, Laurier House commemorates two of Canada’s most notable prime ministers, Sir Wilfrid Laurier and the Rt. Hon. William Lyon Mackenzie King. The house was built in 1878 in Sandy Hill, and has accumulated an even richer history since its inception. W, $P, S, OC Transpo Route 5.

q62. Lemieux Island Water PurificationPlant 1 River St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The Lemieux Island Purification Plant is one of the City of Ottawa’s two plants that produce potable water. Constructed in 1929, the facility opened for service in 1932 and has maintained much of its architectural magnificence through 78 years of expansion and modernization. From the Queenston limestone exteriors, to the grand entrance, staircase and a gallery made of Hauteville marble, step back in time and visit one of Ottawa’s unspoiled gems quietly tucked away in the park-like setting of Lemieux Island. D, P, B.

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q 63. Library of Parliament - Former Bank of Nova Scotia 125 Sparks St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.John Lyle, Canada’s leading Beaux-Arts architect, designed this grand former bank. Lyle masterfully incorporated many Canadian ornamental motifs in the carved frieze. To meet the demands of the Library of Parliament, an innovative renovation was designed by architectural firms Schoeler & Heaton and LeMoyne, Lapointe, Magne and completed in 2001. Access to cordoned areas only. Guides will answer questions about the building and services. Photography is allowed. D, S, OC Transpo Route - Please visit OC Transpo website for routes.

q64. Lisgar Collegiate Institute 29 Lisgar St. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDThe oldest school in the Ottawa Carleton District School Board, Lisgar Collegiate Institute was designed by W.T. Thomas and W. Chesterton as a Gothic Revival limestone structure in 1874. It features pointed arches, buttresses, decorative quoins, crenellated towers and oriel windows. The fourth floor once served as a rifle range. Lisgar is included in the Haunted Walks tour due to rumours of a resident ghost. Named for Canada’s second Governor General, Ottawa’s first collegiate institute has served a diverse student population since 1843, maintaining a strong reputation in academics, arts, and athletics. B, S, OC Transpo Route – please visit OC Transpo website.

q65. MacKay United Church 257 MacKay St. Sat. CLOSED / Sun. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.Designed by architect H.F. Ballantyne, the present sanctuary replaced the original New Edinburgh Presbyterian Church built on the site in 1875. In 1901, the name of the church was changed to honour the MacKay family, its long-time benefactors and founders of New Edinburgh. Built in modified Victorian style, the handsome rough-cut stone building features a corner bell tower, a three-arched entrance portal and round arched stained glass windows. The former Sunday school, constructed in 1896 and featuring Gothic-style windows, forms the back part of the church. Archival display, historic photos, music, self-guided tour booklet. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Route 9.

q66. Maplelawn Historic Garden 529 Richmond Rd. Sat. CLOSED / Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.In the 19th century, there were many fine houses in Ontario, but few of them were graced with walled gardens, and even fewer still have survived. The walled garden at Maplelawn is not only a rare example; it is also exceptionally well preserved. This historic garden in the capital is a rectangular space of about an acre, enclosed on three sides by rough-dressed limestone walls. Within the garden, the classical symmetry of layout, as well as the spacing, colour orchestration and varieties of plants, provide beauty, fragrance, repose and seclusion. Level gravel pathways make walking easy. D, P, B, OC Transpo Route 2.

q67. Maplesoft Centre for Cancer Survivorship 1500 Alta Vista Dr. Sat. CLOSED / Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.In response to the growing needs of cancer survivors and their families, the Cancer Foundation opened Canada’s first Cancer Survivorship Centre in 2011. Designed as a home away from home, the interior of the Centre is warm and welcoming with all elements centered on creating a calm and relaxing atmosphere for all who visit. Elements of the five Wu Xing were incorporated throughout, while earth-friendly materials and products were used to help achieve a holistic approach. The Centre offers a variety of programs such as fitness, nutrition, yoga, meditation, and art therapy. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Routes 8, 86.

q68. Mayfair Theatre NEW 1074 Bank St. Sat. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. / Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Built in 1932 in the depths of the Great Depression, the Mayfair Theatre is one of Ottawa’s last two neighbourhood cinemas, and one of the oldest surviving independent movie houses in all of Canada. It has the distinction of never having been owned by, or affiliated with, any of the major cinema chains. It is one of the few surviving examples of an “atmospheric cinema”, built with a particular theme to enhance the movie-going experience and draw the movie-goer into the world of the imagination. The same architectural features that were incorporated into its interior design in 1932 – the detailing that suggests a Spanish-style villa – have been virtually untouched over these past 81 years. The Mayfair was declared an official heritage building by the City of Ottawa in 2008. W, D, P, R, B, $P, OC Transpo Route 1, 7.

q69. Meehan Family Log Barn – The Herb Garden 3840 Old Almonte Rd. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Find out how a log structure has stood for 180 years. Neil Harwig of Harwig Heritage Carpentry will relate how this cedar log barn was put together without any hardware except cast iron door hinges. Neil will point out the compound dovetail joinery, the 24 X 24 inch pine hand hewed top plates, the tamarack pole rafters, 12/12 roof with easy-to-work 45-degree slopes. The unique sloped concrete cattle trough was installed in early 1900s. A Meehan family member will regale you with a personal family story. Presentations will be at 2 p.m. on both days. W, D, P, B.

q70. Munross House - Le Cordon Bleu 453 Laurier Ave. E. Sat. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDBuilt in 1877 and designed by James Mather for his brother John, Munross House is a beautiful three-storey building with a unique half-octagonal tower, located across from Strathcona Park and the Rideau River. The house now houses Le Cordon Bleu, the only Canadian campus of the illustrious world-renowned cooking school as well as Signatures Bistro, the popular Ottawa restaurant. The house features beautiful original architectural elements. Special Events on site celebrating Le Cordon Bleu’s 25th Anniversary in Ottawa in 2013. W, D, P, R, S, OC Transpo Route - please visit the OC Transpo website for route information.

q71. Mutchmor Public School 185 Fifth Ave. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDOttawa’s oldest elementary school was named after a soldier and built on a racetrack. The original four classrooms from 1895 still retain their original features including tin ceilings and cloakrooms. The principal (south) facade is the original section of the school with a two-storey front piece, a centrally-placed round-arched entrance and a recessed door. Elaborate terra cotta imposts from which brick voussoirs spring, a Palladian window, a date stone and a pair of handsome wrought iron gates further enhance the front facade. Later additions in 1911, 1920, 1980 were designed to complement the original structure. W, D, P, OC Transpo Route - Please visit OC Transpo website for routes.

q72. National Gallery of Canada 380 Sussex Dr. Sat. CLOSED / Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Designed by architect Moshe Safdie in 1988, the National Gallery of Canada features a ramped glass colonnade with exterior flying buttresses, a luminous Great Hall that echoes the Gothic lines of the Parliamentary Library, the beautifully restored Rideau Chapel, quiet courtyards, striking gardens and superb galleries. New sculptures installed outside. Free general admission to the permanent collection on Sunday, June 2. Activities include the Artissimo kiosk for families, mini talks about works in the collection and a concert. Regular fees apply to special exhibits and audioguides. W, D, B, $P, S, OC Transpo Route - Please visit OC Transpo website for routes.

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q73. Nepean Museum 16 Rowley Ave. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Nepean Museum is located in the former Nepean Township Library, which opened in 1957. Today the shelves of books are replaced by artifacts, preserved and cared for to record the history of the region. Join us for a behind the scenes tour of the collections. Experience first-hand the thrill of handling historic objects and the challenge of identifying them as well as figuring out how they work. Light refreshments will be available. No flash photography and some areas may be restricted. W, D, P, R, B, OC Transpo Route 86B.

q74. Nepean Sailing Club 3259 Carling Ave. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Located at Dick Bell Park on the Ottawa River. Designed by Griffiths Rankin Cook Architects, the clubhouse features bright, airy pine rooms with high wood ceilings curved in the shape of wooden boat hulls, and two massive lanterns that let in natural light. A deck on the west and north sides provides unobstructed views of the river and the Gatineau Hills. Griffiths Rankin Cook won two awards for this design: the Ontario Association of Architects Award of Excellence in 1991 and the Canada Wood Council Award of Merit in 1990. W, D, P, R, B.

q75. New Edinburgh House 255 MacKay St. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDThe NECTAR Centre (formerly the Crichton Cultural Community Centre) is located in the heart of leafy New Edinburgh in a Henry Avery built Victorian house which was formerly the Manse for the church next door. As a centre for arts and recreational activities in the community, New Edinburgh House now has a gallery on the ground floor and artsists’ studios above. Furthermore, on this particular Saturday, the Community Fence will be erected in the garden, made up of stakes that have been purchased and painted by members of the community. W, P, R, OC Transpo Routes 1, 5, 7, 9.

q76. NORR Architects 6th Floor, 55 Murray St. Sat. CLOSED / Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Located inside the Carriageway building, NORR Architects occupies the entire top floor of the north part of the heritage building. Renovated in 2009 to suit a growing design practise, the interior is a modern insertion, yet respectful of the form and materials of the building. Now’s your chance to explore the work space of a modern architectural design firm. The main studios may be restricted for security reasons but the boardrooms and some architectural models and drawings of the company’s heritage work will be accessible. W, D, S, OC Transpo Route – please visit OC Transpo website.

q77. OC Transpo Industrial Garage 745 Industrial Ave. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDOC Transpo opened this maintenance garage, the first of its kind in over 30 years, in September 2010. This is one of the most modern bus garages in North America, measuring 480 feet by 430 feet (146 metres by 131 metres). It is the first transit garage in North America that is LEED Silver Rated Certified (Environmental) and equipped with latest technology in wireless controlled hydraulic hoist. On

display: OC Transpo’s bus evolution – the oldest in the fleet to the newest articulated bus and the double decker bus. W, D, P, R, B, OC Transpo Routes 86, 114, 121. Visit octranspo.com for up to date information.

q78.OfficialResidenceofthe Ambassador of Sweden 700 Manor Ave. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDThis Queen Anne Revival residence was designed by Architect Allan Keefer in 1913 for his brother Thomas C. Keefer II. The brothers were grandchildren of engineer Thomas C. Keefer, the founder of Rockcliffe Park. The estate was purchased by the Swedish government in 1944 and until present day, has been used as both a private accommodation and representation area. Situated on 4.5 acres of land overlooking the Ottawa River, the residence features two asymmetrical main façades true to its style, characterized by large chimneys, long verandas and Flemish-style gable walls decorated with curved pediments. The representation areas of the residence and the garden will be open for viewing. P, OC Transpo Route - please visit OC Transpo website.

q79. Ottawa Citizen 1101 Baxter Rd. Sat. CLOSED / Sun. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (last tour departs at 2:30 p,m.)Founded as The Packet in 1845, it became the Ottawa Citizen in 1851. Designed by Webb Zerafa, Menkes Architects in 1973, the building houses staff and a printing press room described as “the size of a football field.” The addition was made in 1979 by Alistair Ross. Guided Tours. Restricted photography. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Route – please visit OC Transpo website.

q80. Ottawa Main Mosque 251 Northwestern Ave. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.With a capacity of 500 people, the mosque includes a main prayer hall for men on the ground level, a second prayer area for women on the upper level, and a basement used for prayers, meetings, and childcare. In keeping with traditional mosque design, the building includes a raised central dome and minaret. In Muslim countries, the minaret is used to make the Call to Prayer, summoning people to perform five daily prayers. Displays and guided tours are available. W, D, P, R, B, OC Transpo Route - Tunney’s Pasture Station.

q81. Ottawa New Edinburgh Club (ONEC) 501 Rockcliffe Dr. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The Ottawa New Edinburgh Club is one of the oldest boating clubs in Canada with a historic boathouse that is one of only four of its kind in Canada. The boathouse was designed by local architect C.P. Meredith and was built between 1914 and 1923. It is steel framed with a concrete foundation that piles 30 feet (nine metres) into the riverbed. Meredith designed the boathouse in the Queen Anne Recreational style. Features of the structure include a magnificently proportioned ballroom that suited the “roaring twenties” and two level deck that commands superb views of the Ottawa River across from Kettle Island. W, P, R, B, OC Transpo Route – please visit OC Transpo website.

q82. Ottawa Paramedic Service Headquarters 2465 Don Reid Dr. Sat. CLOSED / Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Opened in 2005, the 100,000 square-foot Ottawa Paramedic Service Headquarters is a state-of-the-art facility. The building operates 24/7 and houses all paramedic operations (except for the medical dispatching), a vehicle depot and administrative area for the service. The building is designed as ‘disaster-resistant’ and the first to be certified as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) in the City of Ottawa. It was one of the first Public-Private Partnership (P3) initiatives for the City. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Route – please visit OC Transpo website.

q83. Ottawa Police Service Professional Development Centre 1385 Woodroffe Ave., Algonquin College, P Building Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m / Sun. CLOSEDThe Police and Public Safety Institute opened at the Algonquin College Woodroffe Campus in November 1999. The building houses the Ottawa Police Service Professional Development Centre alongside Algonquin College programs such as Police Foundations and similar program for firefighting and paramedics. Exciting demonstrations and interactive displays. W, D. B, P, OC Transpo Route – Baseline Station.

q84. Ottawa Rowing Club 10 Lady Grey Dr. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDThe Ottawa Rowing Club is Canada’s oldest and second largest rowing club, operating since 1867 with almost 1,000 members. This site on the Ottawa River features an old boathouse that dates back to 1867. Historical displays showcase the club’s history. Also featured on site is a newer boathouse for larger rowing shells. The two boathouses, with more than 60 racing shells will be open for public tours. Come and learn about rowing and its history in Ottawa. W, P, R, B, S, OC Transpo Route 9.

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General since 1867. It has been a stage for Canadian history for nearly 200 years. Visit the staterooms and learn about the history and the role of the Governor General. Don’t miss our Visitor Centre, believed to be the older building on-site. Tour guides will be on location and happy to bring the site to life. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Route 9.

q90. Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre (ROPEC) 800 Green Creek Dr. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Originally constructed in 1961 and refurbished between 1989 and 1994, the Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre is one of the largest Wastewater Treatment Facilities in Canada. Trained staff at the Centre invite you to come and discover what happens to everything that goes down the drain and how cost-effective wastewater management is delivered to the community by providing leadership in the protection of Ottawa’s waterways. Visit the Kidz-zone for face painting, interactive games, and experiments. Free 1 hour bus and 2 hour walking tours of the wastewater facility will also be available from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. W, D, P, B.

q91. Royal Canadian Mint NEW 320 Sussex Dr. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The Royal Canadian Mint is headquartered in the historic downtown Ottawa building where it was founded in 1908. Today, this facility produces hand-crafted collector and commemorative coins, gold and silver bullion products, medals and medallions. The Mint’s gold refinery and Research and Development Centre of Excellence are also located here in Ottawa. Visitors will receive a guided tour of the Mint’s operations explaining the many different coin manufacturing technologies, how precious metals are melted, and how a coil of silver or gold strip is transformed into coins. Enjoy the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games medal display, and a final stop in the gift shop where souvenir collector coins are available for purchase. For an unforgettable souvenir, take a photo holding a 24 kt pure gold bar worth over $700,000 weighing 28 lbs (12.7 kg). W, D, $P, S, OC Transpo Route – please visit OC Transpo route for route information.

q92. Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada 774 Echo Dr. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDHoused in a former monastery overlooking the Rideau Canal, this classically inspired building is a major architectural landmark for residents and its distinct belfry inspires curiosity in tourists. Like other religious houses across Canada, it is organized around a central axis with wings housing various functions. Designed by Canadian-born architect Alphonse Contant the exterior is pale yellow brick with simple architectural details, including the tall central belfry, visible several blocks away. Tours available. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Routes 7, 1.

q93. Saint-François d’Assise Church 20 Fairmont Ave. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.This stone church built in 1914 and 1915 was the work of architect Charles Brodeur of Hull. There are no columns inside. Two lateral galleries in each transept and the organ loft give it a Gothic

appearance. Saint-François-d’Assise is known for its forest of ancient statues, including: St. Anthony (1894), the Sacred Heart (1896), Notre-Dame-de-Piété (1897), St. Pascal Baylon (1899). The organ, built in 1886 by Karn-Warren of Toronto, was acquired in 1933. On the front wall of the church, there are two niches with the statues of St. Francis and St. Anthony. Two bell towers of unequal height contain five bells. An imposing two-level flight of front steps makes this church one of Ottawa’s most beautiful monuments. W, D, P, B, S, OC Transpo Route 2.

q94. Saint-Vincent Hospital - Bruyère Continuing Care 60 Cambridge St. N. Sat. CLOSED / Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Ottawa’s only complex continuing care hospital was founded in 1924. This 336-bed hospital was originally named Saint Vincent House and located on King Edward Street in Ottawa. In 1932, it was taken over by the Grey Nuns of the Cross and moved to the current Cambridge Street location, which overlooks Lebreton Flats, the Canadian War Museum and the Ottawa River. Today Saint Vincent Hospital cares for patients with long-term care needs. Come tour the beautifully re-designed atrium which mixes the old world building with modern architectural style. W, D, P, $P, S, OC Transpo Route - please visit the OC Transpo web site.

q95. Scouts Canada National Museum of Scouting 1345 Baseline Rd. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Exhibiting an impressive array of photos, uniforms, scouting books and other historical memorabilia, this private museum contains items from over 100 years of Canadian Scouting history. Recounting the collective scouting experience of Canadians of the past century, the articles are placed in chronological order starting at 1907, the beginning of Scouting in Canada, and highlights major events, camps, and Jamborees. Over 18 million Canadian youths have participated in Scouting. There are roughly 100,000 co-ed members currently registered in Canada and over 29 million currently registered worldwide. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Route - please visit the OC Transpo web site.

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q85. Ottawa School of Art 35 George St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Built in 1907, this former warehouse is now home to the Ottawa School of Art. The Ottawa Wine Vault Co. purchased the property in 1904 and constructed this stone building in front of an existing blacksmith shop. The building is a typical example of Edwardian Commercial architecture, when the optimism of the era was expressed through the use of fine materials and handsome details. Today the building houses 12 large studios, classrooms, an art gallery and is the leading centre for visual arts education and creative expression in the Ottawa region. Access during Doors Open is limited to the main lobby. W, D, B, $P, S, OC Transpo Route – please visit OC Transpo website.

q86. Parkdale Food Centre - Pushkin Hall 89 Stonehurst Ave. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The Parkdale Food Centre is the food bank that serves the Hintonburg and Mechanicsville communities. The food bank has provided emergency food hampers to those in need for more than 25 years. Originally founded by the Queensway Social Action Group, the Parkdale Food Centre is now part of the Ottawa Food Bank’s distribution network. Past and present volunteers, neighbours, clients, and anyone who would like to see how a local food bank operates are invited to visit the Parkdale Food Centre during Doors Open Ottawa. W, D, P, R, B, S, OC Transpo Route – please visit OC Transpo website.

q87. Pinhey’s Point Historic Site 270 Pinhey’s Point Rd., Dunrobin Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pinhey’s Point Historic Site serves as a testament to upper- and middle-class rural life in the 19th century. Built in the Georgian style in four stages between 1820 and 1849, Horaceville (the main house at Pinhey’s Point) is one of the oldest buildings in the Ottawa area. The interior maintains many of its original features, including the imposing entrance hall and staircase, servants’ quarters, indoor privy and wallpaper in the drawing room dating back to the 1860s. Photography permitted. Guided tours of the house, church and special behind-the-scenes tours are available. W, P, B.

q88. Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church 99 Stonehurst Ave. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.Designed in the Northern Russian style by architect, George M. Moiseyev, the church has five traditional cupolas, which represent Christ (the main central cupola) and the four Evangelists. Built with donations from Russian Orthodox communities from all over the world, it commemorates the millennium of Christianity in Russia, from 988 to1988. Altar area is not available for tours. W, P, S, OC Transpo Route – Tunney’s Pasture.

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q96. Southminster United Church 15 Aylmer Ave. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Two congregations in Ottawa South, Methodist and Presbyterian, united to build Southminster United Church in 1931 on the site of the former Methodist Church. Designed by renowned Ottawa architect, J. Albert Ewart in the English Gothic Revival style, this landmark building along Bank Street overlooks the Rideau Canal. The walls were built using Nepean sandstone and the roof was made of slate. The interior sanctuary has a high vaulted ceiling and a Casavant organ. W, D, P, OC Transpo Routes 7,1.

q97. Sri Sathya Spiritual Centre of Ottawa-Carleton 1694 Hunt Club Rd. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDDesigned by M. David Blakely, Sri Sathya Sai Centre of Ottawa Carleton is a unique, non denominational place of worship, where all religions are respected and revered. Visitors will embrace this fact when they notice the pillar depicting the symbols and messages of the major religions of the world. With the divine blessings of preceptor Sri Sathya Sai Baba, construction of the existing center building, of approx. 19,000 sq ft, was completed in 1997. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Routes 98 & 114 (corner of Hunt Club/Lorry Greenberg).

q98. Standard Bread Company/ Gladstone Clayworks Co-op Pottery Studio 949B Gladstone Ave. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The Standard Bread Company was built in 1924 and is located just west of Preston Street in Ottawa’s Little Italy. In 2003 the ground floor (east side) was converted to house a pottery studio. This co-operative studio, Gladstone Clayworks, has flourished and now accommodates 25 ceramic artists who work together, sharing their experience and skill while creating their own work. The public will have a chance to see artists at work in this 1800 square foot space during this event. They can also view a variety of their work in the adjoining gallery. W, D, P, B, S, OC Transpo Route 14.

q99. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 82 Kent St. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.In 1828, Thomas McKay built Bytown’s first stone church on this site, purchased from Nicholas Sparks. In 1873, a larger church was needed, so architect W.T. Thomas built this impressive Gothic Revival structure, with a distinctive Reformation arrangement of pews around a high central pulpit, and a beautiful vaulted ceiling. Lovely Scottish and Canadian stained glass windows date from 1894 to 1992. The Church Hall was replaced by an office tower in 1984. In 1987 the Sanctuary was completely refurbished, and a magnificent Guilbault-Therrien organ installed. Home to an active large congregation. Church services will be held Sun. 9:30 and 11 a.m. W, S, OC Transpo Routes - 1 to Bank & Wellington, 95, 96, 97, & 98 to Kent & Albert.

q100. St. Anne Church NEW 528 Old St. Patrick St. Sat. CLOSED / Sun. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Designed by J.P.M. Lecourt (1824-1913), whose buildings graced Montreal, Quebec and Winnipeg, St. Anne Church was built in 1873 in the Quebec vernacular neo-classical style. It became the centre of the religious, social and political life of the Francophone population in Lowertown East. Figures central to Canada’s early literary and intellectual development frequented St. Anne, and it played a leading role in opposition to Règlement 17 (1912) estricting access to French language education in Ontario. The stained glass windows list donors such as Dr. Valade, commissioned to evaluate Louis Riel’s mental state and whose conclusion opposed that of Sir John A. MacDonald. Visitors are warmly welcomed to attend the scheduled 8:30 or 10:30 a.m. masses and First Communions, as well as the Corpus Christi procession which follows: Doors Open Ottawa activities to follow from 1 to 4 p.m. W, D, P, R, B, OC Transpo Route 1, 5, 7.

q 101. St. James Anglican Church Leitrim 4540 Bank St. (at Leitrim) Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Built in 1860, this simple design of white clapboard style is a good example of early rural Anglican churches. The interior highlight of the space is an 1879 Horwood window and a modern stained glass window installed in 2010. The church is located on a pioneer burial ground which has been memorialized by a garden plaque. This is the oldest surviving building in the village of Leitrim. Sunday service takes place 10:30 a.m. until noon followed by a picnic, barbecue, and games for children (weather permitting), all of which are open to the public. The neighbouring building featuring historical museum artifacts will also be open. W, P, R, OC Transpo Route 144.

q102. St. James Anglican Church 1138 Bridge St., Manotick Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The original St. James’ Church was built in Manotick in 1876, on land donated by Moss Kent Dickinson. This wooden church, with its Norman tower has been a landmark for almost 140 years. When a growing congregation required the construction of a larger church in 1985, care was taken to maintain the style and appearance. The original stained glass windows, plaques and much of the other furnishings were carefully incorporated. Today, visitors see a traditional but recently built structure, where much of the interior harkens back to an earlier era. W, D, P, R, B.

q103. St. John the Baptist Ukranian Catholic Shrine 952 Green Valley Cres. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDThe Shrine was designed by Julian Jastremsky of New York in association with the local architectural firm of Kohler, Dickey and Edmundson. The church has the designation of Shrine because it represents the Canadian Ukrainian Catholic community in the Nation’s Capital, and to commemorate the millennium of Christianity in the Ukraine in 1988. The interior is adorned with icons in the Byzantine style. Photographs and videotaping permitted, but visitors are restricted to the central portion (the nave) of the church. A printed self-directed guide is available for visitors. W, D, P, OC Transpo Route - please visit the OC Transpo website for route information.

q104. St. Mary’s Anglican Church 2574 Sixth Line Rd. North March Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. 12 to 4 p.m.New St Mary’s was built in 1909 after the old St Mary’s at Pinhey’s Point, built in 1827, was deemed to be structurally unsafe. Many of the pews and other interior fixtures are from the old St Mary’s. Old St Mary’s was the first Anglican Church in the Ottawa Diocese and the oldest Church in the Ottawa area. We have 10 stained glass windows. The wood work is fascinating. Photography welcome. W, D, P, R, B.

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q105. St. Matthew’s Anglican Church 130 Glebe Ave. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.St. Matthew’s Anglican Church was constructed in 1929 and 1930 as the Great Depression savaged Canada. Its architect, Cecil Burgess, celebrated the beauty of English ecclesiastical architecture. Recently, extensive restoration work on the handsome neo-Gothic church, led by Ottawa’s Robertson Martin Architects, received an Ottawa Architectural Conservation Certificate of Merit (2008). The church is known for musical excellence, with several boy choristers, including Gerald Findley, Daniel Taylor and Matthew White, achieving international acclaim. View Ottawa Heiko Schlieper’s original “Way of the Cross” icons. All are welcome to attend Sunday Services on June 2 at 10 a.m. Eucharist and 4 p.m. Choral Evensong. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Routes 1, 7, 6.

q106. St. Matthias Anglican NEW Church, 555 Parkdale Ave. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Designed by architect John Bertune Roper in the early English Gothic-style, and built by Thomas G. Fuller Ltd., this building served Ottawa’s growing west-end population in the mid 1900’s. The first service in this location was conducted in May 1949 after a 10-year period of construction delays and cost increases due to the Second World War. The interior boasts soaring arched ceilings and magnificent stained glass windows, including two moved from the church buildings on Fairmont Avenue. In 1957, a world-class Casavant Frères pipe organ was installed and will be played at times throughout the weekend. Established in the village of Hintonburg in 1888, the parish is celebrating its 125th anniversary and will proudly display some of its beautiful, ecclesiastical embroidery. Photography permitted, except during Sunday services at 8 and 10:30 a.m., to which all are warmly invited. Partial disabled access only. W, D, P, R, B, OC Transpo Route 14.

q107. St. Paul’s - Eastern United Church 473 Cumberland St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.A heritage building since 1983, this church was erected in 1889. It was built in the Romanesque Revival style, and designed by architect Sidney R. Badgley, who was best known for his work on Massey Hall. Built from local stone and wood, the church is amphitheatre in plan, with circular seating in native hardwood. The sanctuary has prominent dark solid wood beams. The Casavant pipe organ was built in Quebec, installed in 1910 and is still in service. Furnishings of native hardwood date back to 1889. First congregation dates back to 1845. Special music and art during tour. W, D, P, $P, S, OC Transpo Route - near transit way; Ottawa U Station or MacKenzie King Bridge Station.

q108. St. Paul Lutheran Church 210 Wilbrod St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.In 1887 Mr. A. Harvey was enlisted to design a new church to replace a modest frame church built in 1875. The corner stone was laid on May 21, 1888, for the limestone Gothic Revival church that exists today. Renowned Ottawa architect W.E. Noffke oversaw the modest renovations in 1948. The church still retains a few of the original stain glass windows as well as the altar piece. One of the city’s earliest organs, a Casavant pipe organ, was installed in 1888. Prime Minister Sir John A. MacDonald and Governor General Lord Lansdowne contributed to the church’s construction. W, D, P, S, OC Transpo Route - please visit the OC Transpo website for route information.

q109. St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 400 Sparks St. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Erected in 1952, this church was built of Sandstone from Nepean. The space was designed by Cecil Burgess, in the English Gothic Style. The Bell Carillon was installed in 1967 and the Casavant Organ was dedicated in 1977.The stain glass windows throughout the church are the work of Russell Goodman and his son, Christopher. The windows were installed between 1985 and 1993. Landscaping renovation was completed in 2010 for the 100th anniversary of the congregation. W, D, B, $P, S, OC Transpo Route - please visit the OC Transpo website for route information.

q110. Studio of Canadian Landscape Artist Gordon Harrison 81 John St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Located in a heritage building, built in 1898, the studio originally served as a gardener’s cottage. Since 2002 it has been the “home” of Canadian landscape artist Gordon Harrison’s studio. The cottage is a Queen Anne-inspired design of one and one-half storeys with a medium-sloped roof with returned eaves. It features a projecting entry with gabled roof supported by decorative sawn brackets and also boosts a “spider’s web” triangular transom light. At one time there was a long narrow green house attached to the structure. There are two-over-six, triple windows on east elevation. The high foundation wall is of stone construction while upper walls are finished in smooth stucco. W, D, P, R, B, OC Transpo Route 9.

q 111. SunTech Greenhouses Ltd. 5541 Doyle Rd., Manotick Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.SunTech Greenhouses LTD is locally owned and operated state-of-the-art Hydroponic Greenhouse, specializing in Beefsteak Tomatoes as well as other vegetables. It resides on a 90-acre lot in the town of Manotick, 15 minutes south of Ottawa. The initial facility was constructed in 1999 and covered 2.3 acres of the land. An additional 12,000 square feet was added in the spring of 2001, bringing the greenhouse acreage to 2.5 acres. Since then, the infrastructure was increased by 1.5 acres in 2012, bringing the total greenhouse surface to four acres. Home of “Manotick’s Little Miracles.” W, D, P, R, S, B.

q112. Supreme Court of Canada 301 Wellington St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.(1939) The Court’s distinguished presence is emphasized by its massive scale and commanding Grand Entrance Hall. Architect Ernest Cormier’s Art Deco design enhances the natural beauty of the exquisite woods and marble interior. After delays during the Second World War, the Court finally took possession of the building in January 1946. Only the Grand Entrance Hall and courtroom will be open. Photography restrictions. W, D, $P, OC Transpo Routes 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 12.

q113. The Carriageway 55 Murray St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Built by Mayor Eugène Martineau in 1872, when Ottawa was a booming lumber town, this Georgian-style limestone building originally housed four hotels, each with its own tavern. Designated a heritage property in 1978, fire gutted the building during restoration the following year. The fully-restored building now consists of general office space with some retail shops on the ground floor. A four-storey atrium provides abundant natural light to showcase the original stonework. Access to atrium area only. W, S, OC Transpo Route - please visit the OC Transpo website for route information.

q114. The Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat 199 Sussex Dr. Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSEDBuilt by distinguished Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki, this secular building was officially opened in December 2008 by His Highness the Aga Khan and Prime Minister Stephen Harper. The Delegation serves as the headquarters of Aga Khan Foundation Canada, a non-profit agency that supports social development projects in Asia and Africa. Through the Delegation, the play of light on transparent and translucent surfaces creates a dynamic visual effect. Of special interest: a podium of black Indus granite contrasting with the pure white crystallized glass panels on the exterior of the building; a garden courtyard, an interior atrium covered by a multi-faceted glass dome, Canadian maple throughout. W, D, P, B, $P, S, OC Transpo Route 9.

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q115. The Keg Manor 529 Richmond Rd. Sat. CLOSED / Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The Keg Manor is a Georgian style estate, built between 1831 and 1833 by William Thomson. The Manor was a private residence until 1989. Keg restaurants have occupied the Manor since 1999. To the east of the house, a walled garden dating back to 1833 served as a vegetable garden for the families who lived there over the decades. Today the gardens are opened to the public, and are cared by the Friends of Maplelawn. W, D, OC Transpo Route 2.

q116. The Rectory Art House 179 Murray St. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Rectory Art House, formerly the rectory of Saint Brigid’s Church, was built in the early 1980s. In June 2011 it was converted into artist studios and offices for art organizations. The Rectory Art House provides nine artists with private studio space and is also the headquarters for the Ottawa Story Tellers and the Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts. Tours will be subject to numbers and availability. Please note that The Rectory Art House is not wheelchair accessible. W, $P, S, OC Transpo Route 1.

q117.TrafficOperations Public Works 175 Loretta Ave. N. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Built in 1974-75 to accommodate a branch of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton’s Transportation Department, the Traffic Management Centre is considered one of the most advanced in North America. The first computerized traffic system was installed by Honeywell in 1976 to maintain 200 traffic signals, which at the time was the second system of its kind in Canada. In 1990, the City of Ottawa installed its own unique upgraded system. Now the operation maintains more than 1100 traffic control signals, over 600 signalized intersections equipped with audible pedestrian signals, the City’s central traffic control system and close to 200 traffic cameras. In addition the site is home to the City’s traffic sign manufacturing shop which produces over 20,000 signs annually and is also responsible for the City’s pavement marking program which applies over 5,000 million meters of line paintings each year. French tours will be given on Sunday, June 2 at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. W, P, B, S, OC Transpo Route - please visit the OC Transpo website for route information.

q118. TV Rogers 1810 St-Laurent Blvd., Building A Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. / Sun. CLOSED The TV Rogers station is located at 1810 St. Laurent Boulevard, across from the Canada Science and Technology Museum. Our studio will be open to the community so that they can discover the wonderful world of television. Visit the control room and the sound stage, and learn about television production equipment as well as programs offered by the station, such as volunteering and program proposals. Although TV Rogers is a French-language community station, English-speaking residents are welcome! W, D, P, R, OC Transpo Route – please visit OC Transpo website.

q119. University of Ottawa’s Historical Sector, Walking Tour 550 Cumberland St. Sat. & Sun. 10:30 a.m. (EN) and 2:30 p.m. (FR)The University of Ottawa Chief Archivist, Michel Prévost, invites you to discover the rich architecture and the fabulous past of the University of Ottawa, North America’s oldest and most important bilingual university, established in 1848 as the College of Bytown. The university is also the third oldest institution in the National Capital Region. Come to explore Tabaret Hall, Academic Hall, Hagen Hall, the Victorian houses on Séraphin-Marion Street and many other heritage buildings and historical plaques. The walking tour across the national historic site lasts two hours. Departure takes place in front of Tabaret Hall, the symbol of “Canada’s university,” 550 Cumberland Street. English tour in the morning, French tour in the afternoon. W, P, R, B, $P, S, OC Transpo Route - please visit the OC Transpo website for route information.

q 120. Vanier Museopark 300 Pères Blancs Ave., 2nd Floor Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Vanier Museopark is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development, preservation and dissemination of both the tangible and intangible heritage of the Quartier Vanier, Richelieu Park and the French-speaking population of Ottawa, for the present as well as future generations. It is the only francophone museum in Ottawa and one of the rare Canadian museums outside of Quebec dedicated to the French-speaking community. W, D, P, B, OC Transpo Route 5.

q121. Wabano Centre for NEW Aboriginal Health 299 Montreal Rd. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.The brand-new Wabano Centre is a world-class community space minutes from downtown, designed by the renowned architect Douglas Cardinal (Museum of Civilization). This stunning landmark features Cardinal’s signature curved glass, natural design elements and Aboriginal flair. Our striking open-concept Gathering Space can comfortably accommodate up to 125 seated guests on the main floor, with the option for additional multi-level seating overlooking the main room. Facilities include a beautiful rooftop Legacy Garden and a grand hall. W, D, B, $P, OC Transpo Route 12.

q122. Watson’s Mill 5525 Dickinson St., Manotick Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watson’s Mill is a unique 1860s stone grist mill located in Manotick, on the shores of the Rideau River. Known for its remarkable interior features such as oak ionic columns and 64-foot (21-metre) beams of white pine; this working industrial heritage site has a remarkable history linked to local politics, the building of a country, as well as a tragic love story. Watson’s Mill encourages amateur photographers and videographers to use our site. Doors Open Ottawa 2013 coincides with Dickinson Days, which is Manotick’s annual festival celebrating the Founder of the village. Event calendar at watsonsmill.com. W, D, P, R, B.

q 123. Westboro Masonic Hall 430 Churchill Ave. Sat. & Sun. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Situated in the heart of one of Ottawa’s most prominent neighbourhoods, the hall is a stand-out with its elegant Edwardian-style stone and brick exterior. The main-floor banquet hall is a splendid Victorian styled room featuring a pillared entranceway, high ornate ceiling, crystal chandelier, sconces, lovely theatre drapes and window curtains, and original solid hardwood floors. Built in 1924 to house the Masons of West Ottawa, it is only in the last five years that it has been opened to the community for entertainment shows, banquets, meetings, and wedding receptions. The upstairs Masonic Lodge Room, ordinarily closed to the public, will be opened for guided tours. W, P, OC Transpo Route - Please visit OC Transpo website for routes.

q 124. Youville Centre NEW 150 Mann Ave. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Experience the energy and life within these walls. Located in the former St. Pius X School of Le Conseil Des Ecoles Catholiques de Langue Frangaise du Centre-Est, this building provides a modern, well-equipped facility. It functions as a school for young mothers between the ages of 15 and 21, and their children, aged from two months to three years. Under one roof, young mothers can work towards an accredited high school education, develop parenting and life skills, and address mental health and social issues, while their children receive a high quality early childhood education. W, D, P, R, OC Transpo Route – Transitway to Lees or Bus 16.

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